Younus Khan struck down by Dengue Fever

Younus Khan will miss Pakistan's first Test against West Indies in Dubai next week as he completes his recovery from dengue fever.

Younus, 38, needs another 544 runs to become the first Pakistani to 10,000 in Tests - after finishing Pakistan's drawn series against England with a double-century at The Oval.

But he will have to wait to close further on the milestone, after being ruled out of the start of a three-match series.

A Pakistan Cricket Board spokesman told Cricinfo: "Younus has informed chief selector Inzamam-ul-Haq that he won't be able to play the first Test.

"The selectors are yet to announce the squad, but it is confirmed Younus will not take part in the opening game in Dubai. He asked for rest to be fully fit before his national selection since he has recently recovered from dengue."